PlainZIP

Erbacon, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26203

Webster County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

198
3/sq mi
$26,343
Median income
$9,999
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Erbacon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26203 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erbacon, Webster County, West Virginia, home to just 198 residents across 66.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26203 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,343 (54% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $17,411. Local economic indicators show a 23.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $9,999 (93% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 76.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Webster County, so you can benchmark 26203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26203, Erbacon, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

198

Population

66.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 26203?

60.2

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$26,343

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$17,411

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26203 ranks nationally

Erbacon, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$26,343 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

115

Total Housing Units

115

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-93% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 26203, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,000.

5

Businesses

19

Employees

$624K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26203 vs 26206 →

ZIP 26203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26203 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26203 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26206 Cowen, WV 2,976 7.4 mi
26629 Little Birch, WV 309 6.9 mi
26601 Sutton, WV 4,898 7.3 mi
26217 Diana, WV 354 8.2 mi
26266 Upperglade, WV 252 9.8 mi
26691 Tioga, WV 417 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Webster County

26288 standard
Webster Springs, WV
Pop: 3,603
26206 standard
Cowen, WV
Pop: 2,976
26208 standard
Camden On Gauley, WV
Pop: 973
26222 standard
Hacker Valley, WV
Pop: 454
26217 standard
Diana, WV
Pop: 354
26266 standard
Upperglade, WV
Pop: 252

Related Areas

Webster County Erbacon, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26203 in? ▼
ZIP code 26203 (Erbacon) is located in Webster County, West Virginia. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26203? ▼
ZIP code 26203 in Erbacon, WV has a population of 198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26203 is $26,343, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26203 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26203 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26203? ▼
ZIP code 26203 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26203? ▼
In ZIP code 26203, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26203? ▼
In ZIP code 26203, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26203 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.